Now we have SmartWay trailers
We’ve talked about the availability of SmartWay certified tractors on this page several times.
Fuel-saving measures
Colonial Cartage is finding new ways to lower fuel consumption
Fuel-saving measures
Colonial Cartage is finding new ways to lower fuel consumption
TLC* maintains an aging fleet
Hurricane Marine Transport Inc.’s Ian Fenberg saves fuel with engine software, super-wide tires and *tender loving care
Keys to tire management
A good program helps a fleet know its true cost-per-mile
Net Gain
Specifying wide-base single tires is helping Con-way Truckload offset fuel economy losses and keep costs in check
Fuel economy: Tires
As fuel prices reach record high levels, and there is little or no sign of relief on the horizon, fleet managers continue to utilize all the tools at their disposal
Fuel economy:Component weight savings
While increasing payload carrying capacity by specifying lightweight components and options is a standard practice for some fleets, a number of operations report that lower weight specs can lead to fuel savings as well.
Conscious effort
After more than 25 years, Hartt Transportation is still finding new ways to reduce weight and cut fuel costs
Fuel Economy: Component weight savings
While increasing payload carrying capacity by specifying lightweight components and options is a standard practice for some fleets, a number of operations report that lower weight specs can lead to fuel savings as well.